Immigration - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions On Immigration

Q. I lost my passport with I-94 and INS could find my entry record. What should I do when I file my adjustment of status application?

A. You can adjust status (get interviewed in the US) if you file again and pay the $1,000 fee. Since your husband filed for you before Jan. 15, 1998, you qualify to have the INS interview here even without proof of lawful entry. I don't advise travel abroad. As I have pointed out several times, getting travel permission from the INS won't protect you from the 10-year bar to permanent residence. That bar applies to people who leave the US after one year or more of unlawful presence here. You'd need a waiver of the bar to get permanent residence.

(By Alan Wernick)

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